Scores at a Glance
Half MoonHyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Overall
9.1
9.0
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.9
8.5
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
9.1
8.9
Luxury
9.3
8.7
Value
7.6
7.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Half Moon | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| – | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,476) |
| (better)From $230 | Price / Night (pp) | From $284 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Half Moon | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 8.8 |
| (better)8.9 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 9.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 8.9 |
| 8.7 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)9.3 | Luxury | 8.7 |
| 7.6 | Value | 7.8 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.5 (better) |
| – | Quiet | 8.0 |
| 9.1 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.1 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Half Moon leads on 6 and Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana leads on 3.
Vibes
| Half Moon | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Half Moon | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 15 min from PUJ
Pros · Half Moon
- One of Jamaica’s strongest luxury resort footprints, with 400 acres, two miles of private beachfront, golf, tennis, equestrian center, spa, and villas.
- Excellent service and space-to-guest ratio for families and couples seeking privacy.
- Strong dining roster anchored by Delmare and Sugar Mill.
Pros · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Excellent family infrastructure with water park, lazy river, kids club and teen lounge.
- Strong room inventory including swim-up and Club categories.
- Short transfer from Punta Cana airport.
Cons · Half Moon
- Optional all-inclusive is complex and not the same as a simple wristband resort.
- High on-property dining and activity prices if not on the right package.
- Some guests report slow food or drink service during busy periods.
Cons · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Can be expensive for families during school-break periods.
- Beach quality is seasonally vulnerable to sargassum.
- Not the quietest fit for couples without children.
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